Huntsman Polyurethanes to continue growth in Middle East

Published on 2006-05-15. Author :
SpecialChem

Current growth in Middle Eastern business and tourism is fuelling
a boom in construction and transport industries. This in turn, has
increased demand for Huntsman Polyurethanes' high performance
products, which are used to improve the overall performance and durability
of specialist coating solutions.

To meet customer requirements, and as part of its ongoing commitment
to the Middle East, Huntsman Polyurethanes has appointed a dedicated
sales manager for the region. Working in tandem with local agents
and distributors, Johann Clemens will provide expert advice to customers
looking to develop polyurethane-based products. He will also provide
input to Huntsman's technical teams to help steer new initiatives
and further enhance the performance capabilities of Huntsman polyurethanes
to cope with specific Middle Eastern environmental conditions.

Johann Clemens, sales manager at Huntsman Polyurethanes explains
more. "Huntsman Polyurethanes' products already provide
exceptional protection for water proofing, roofing, pipeline, flooring,
anti-corrosion, cast elastomer and marine applications in the Middle
East. They have a proven track record for improving product quality,
saving time during production and processing and reducing overall
costs for organisations which manufacture coating solutions. We
look forward to working with our customers to expand and drive forward
additional polyurethane developments focussed specifically on Middle
Eastern requirements."

Johann Clemens has more than 30 years' experience within the
polyurethanes industry. With first hand knowledge of identifying
and targeting new developments, he has the technical know-how to
support Huntsman customers across regional and vertical markets.

Huntsman Polyurethanes is a world leader in the field of MDI technology
with an unparalleled range of products. It produces chemicals and
systems for customers in the construction, refrigeration insulation,
packaging, automotive seating and interiors, furniture, footwear,
composite wood products, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) and adhesives,
coatings and elastomers (ACE) markets.

Huntsman Polyurethanes is a business division of Huntsman Corporation.
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of commodity and
differentiated chemicals. The world's most significant industries
rely on Huntsman operating companies to develop basic products for
a variety of markets and end-use applications. Originally known
for pioneering innovations in packaging, and later, rapid and integrated
growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has revenues of $11.5 billion,
11,300 employees and 62 operations in 22 countries.

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